PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Office of Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network will host the Small Business Administration's workshop, The SBA Advantage, on Jan. 10 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Berkshire Regional Office.

This free workshop aims to help small businesses gain a better understanding of the various SBA programs and services available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses.

General information will be provided on the following programs and services:

► SBA Loan Guaranty Program

► Small Business Development Centers

► SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business

► Women’s Business Centers

► 8(a) Business Development Program

► HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zones) Program

► Government Contracting Opportunities

The workshop will take place at the conference room of the office, located at 33 Dunham Mall. Contact Oreste Valera at 413-785-0484 or oreste.varela@sba.gov to register.

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